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Comedy Central has given a series order to the workplace comedy “South Side,” which is set in (and around) a rent-to-own business in Englewood.

The series “centers around two longtime friends trying to better their lives despite the numerous socioeconomic and political obstacles they face on a daily basis, authentically exploring the ups and downs of the ensemble of characters.” It will reportedly cast from Chicago’s acting ranks.

The show is created by Diallo Riddle along with Chicago natives (and brothers) Bashir Salahuddin and Sultan Salahuddin; both Riddle and Bashir previously worked as writers for “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” All three writers will also have on-camera...

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